Robert J. Gerhart

Robert J. Gerhart, 58, of West Lawn, passed away on April, 16, 2018, in the Reading Hospital.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Melvin and Margaret (Griffith) Gerhart.

He was a graduate of Conrad Weiser High School.

Bob was employed as a line mechanic for Malina Corporation in Womelsdorf from 1977-1985. He went on to work as a maintenance technician for COTT Beverages Wyomissing Inc., from 1985-2007.

He was a member of Joe Foss for 40 years.

Bob was known for being a charitable person who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved racing, fishing, and target practice. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by daughter, Jamie L. Gerhart, Bethel; grandaughter, Aribella Kehr, Bethel; siblings, Mildred Bell, TX; Marian Gerhart, Womelsdorf; Melvin Gerhart, Denver; and Mark Gerhart; niece, Nancy Rahburger, Wernersville; and nephew, Mel Gerhart, Womelsdorf.

At Bob's request, a Celebration of Life will be held in his memory. Services will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Womelsdorf Fire Company Social Quarters, 20 North Front Street, Womelsdorf, PA 19567. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made c/o Jamie Gerhart and sent to Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., at 739 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611, to help defray funeral costs. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.